Arizona State is the reigning Big 12 champ, but have two losses by October for the second straight year. With quarterback Sam Leavitt sidelined, the Sun Devils were obliterated 42-10 against Utah. Backup quarterback Jeff Sims connected on only 18 of 38 passes.

Toppin, a Dallas native, averaged 18.2 points and 9.4 rebounds last season and led the Red Raiders to the Elite Eight.

The Red Raiders, who are No. 10 in the Associated Press Preseason Top 25, finished second in the Big 12 standings last season before advancing to the program’s third NCAA Elite Eight.

Kansas football is aiming at becoming bowl eligible again this fall. Here’s a look at what the projections are for KU after its most recent game.

The Big 12 released its preseason coaches poll for men’s basketball on Thursday, with coach Tad Boyle’s Buffaloes finishing 15th with 37 points. That is the same placement and point total the Buffs received last year, but an 0-13 start in league play ultimately doomed them to a last-place finish in the regular season.